In Massachusetts, sneaker brand Saucony has introduced a new running shoe that features multiple renewable materials throughout its design.
The Triumph Run for Good sneaker uses 55% corn-based PWRRUN BIO+ for its midsole and sock liner, plant-based dyes, and 80% natural rubber for the sole. The sneakers will be available beginning September 5th for $160. Saucony also announced that by 2025, 90% of its products will contain organic, recycled or renewable materials, and it expects to reach 100% by 2030.
“This year, as we celebrate Saucony’s 125th anniversary, we look back on how creating a better world has always been part of our deep-rooted heritage,” global brand president Rob Griffiths told Sourcing Journal. “The future of our sport depends on the future of our planet, and we know we can do better for ourselves and the earth,” he added.
Saucony senior vice president of global product Brian Moore added that runners who care about the environment shouldn’t have to choose between sustainability and performance. “Saucony continues to make progress in its sustainability journey, and the Triumph RFG is just one of many Saucony styles to be reimagined with the future of the planet at the forefront,” he added.